Massachusetts H575 prohibits public schools from using Native American mascots.

Massachusetts H575 bans public schools from using Native American mascots. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must compile a list of schools with such mascots and share it with the Commission on Indian Affairs. The commission will identify schools with Native American mascots and submit recommendations to the department. Schools must enter into agreements with the department to phase out these mascots within three years. Schools that do not comply will lose eligibility for discretionary state education grants.

Massachusetts H575 prohibits public schools from using Native American mascots.

Massachusetts H575 bans public schools from using Native American mascots. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must compile a list of schools with such mascots and share it with the Commission on Indian Affairs. The commission will identify schools with Native American mascots and submit recommendations to the department. Schools must enter into agreements with the department to phase out these mascots within three years. Schools that do not comply will lose eligibility for discretionary state education grants.